Production Operator

 

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Job Summary:

 

We are recruiting for a Production Operator/Back Up Team Leader to join the team at our Williamsport location!

 

The Production Operator will be responsible for their assigned work cell(s) each shift.  Duties will include manual assembly processes, packaging, labeling, palletizing, and housekeeping activities.  Additional responsibility to monitor quality as outlined in the in-process inspection and sampling procedures.  Enter all necessary process, dimensional and production reporting information into shop floor process monitoring system or alternate documentation system.  Ensure that the work area is maintained in a neat and orderly manner.  Assume duties and responsibilities of other team members as required and support the efforts of the team.  Assists the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor in the daily operations of the Direct Labor Department.  Provide coverage and coordinates all activities of the weekend workforce.

 

We have a 1st shift available, and will be required to work every other weekend

 

Hourly base rate pay is $18.00 an hour.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Operator:

• Expected to be available to work in all areas of the manufacturing/production factory floor.
• Perform molding, secondary operation equipment, manual assembly operations, packaging, labeling and palletizing functions within your assigned work cell.
• Monitors the process.  Perform product inspection including visual, sampling, and testing as specified in the S.O.I.
• Collect process data as specified by S.O.I.
• Maintain documentation of quality as specified by policy and procedure.
• Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly fashion as specified by safety and GMP regulations.
• Performs routine cleaning and care functions of equipment.
• Controls and maintains proper identification of product.
• Notifies the technician of process deviations or machine malfunctions.
• Works cooperatively with others.

Back up Team Leader

• Take over information at shift change, using Excel to prepare shift change papers.

• Perform basic troubleshooting, cleaning, and maintenance tasks on molding and finishing equipment as directed.
• Utilize Mattec for production scheduling, tracking, and capturing data.
• Prepare production shop packets and labels. Review completed shop packets for accuracy.
• Issue non-conforming material reports when defective lining material, bags, etc. are found.
• Basic use of SAP: checking inventory balances, locating products and materials.
• Responsible for Central Stores activities as needed.
• Conditional Release Procedure - S.O.I. 13.3.2
• Maintain a routine presence on the production floor to monitor and support all activities.
• Give break(s) as required.
• Work on special projects as directed by Area Manager and/or Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Monitor alarm systems for the facility and facilitate emergency response activities as designated.
• Accident response, reporting, and investigation.
• Ensure policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.  Report and document incidents.
• Answer telephone calls.  Take messages when/if necessary.
• Edit Kronos.  S.O.I. 18.2.17
• Follow call-in instructions on off-shifts and weekends to obtain coverage for all essential production activities.
• Contact department managers if circumstances arise that require their input.

 

• Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment in accordance with West 5S program.
• Other duties as assigned.

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